Portal venous gas caused by barium swallow examination: An extremely rare clinical finding

Abstract

We found an extremely rare case of PVG after a barium swallow examination. This may be related to vulnerable intestinal mucosa in the patient undergoing prednisolone treatment. Conservative therapy should be considered for patients with PVG without bowel ischemia or perforation. Caution should be exercised during barium examination undergoing prednisolone treatment.

Keywords: barium complications; barium swallow examination; portal venous gas; prednisolone.